RECIPE FOR MUSSELS WITH PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Wash the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that aren’t tightly closed.
  2. Trim and finely slice the spring onions, peel and finely slice the garlic. Pick and set aside the coriander leaves, then finely chop the stalks. Cut the lemongrass into 4 pieces, then finely slice the chilli.
  3. In a wide saucepan, heat a little groundnut oil and soften the spring onion, garlic, coriander stalks, lemongrass and most of the red chilli for around 5 minutes.
  4. Add the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to the boil, then add the mussels and cover the pan.
  5. Steam the mussels for 5 minutes, or until they've all opened and are cooked. Discard any unopened mussels.
  6. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, then sprinkle with coriander leaves and the remaining chilli to serve.

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil and salt it. Warm 2 tablespoons oil with garlic and anchovies in skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden.
• Drain tomatoes and crush with fork or hands. Add to skillet, with some salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and mixture becomes saucy, about 10 minutes. Stir in olives, capers and red pepper flakes, and continue to simmer.
• Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy. Drain quickly and toss with sauce and remaining tablespoon of oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, garnish with herbs if you like, and serve.